Name: Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks (about 1 1/2 pounds); 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 carrots (peeled and diced); 4 stalks celery (diced); 4 shallots (peeled, thinly sliced); 16 ounces crimini or button mushrooms (sliced); 2 cup low sodium beef broth; 1 cup red wine; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 bay leaves; 4-5 sprigs thyme (tied with kitchen string); salt and pepper to taste